Opportunistic Infections Typical of AIDS but Rare Otherwise Include

Question

Opportunistic infections typical of AIDS but rare otherwise include
A) tuberculosis.
B) Pneumocystis pneumonia.
C) Kaposi's sarcoma.
D) tuberculosis and shingles.
E) Pneumocystis pneumonia and Kaposi's sarcoma.

Accepted Answer

Pneumocystis pneumonia and Kaposi's sarcoma are both opportunistic infections that are rare in individuals without AIDS. Tuberculosis and shingles can occur in individuals without AIDS, but are more common in those with weakened immune systems.